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Pediatric nurse salary
Average pediatric nurse salary
$72,945
Pediatric Nurse Salary Overview
The average salary for a Pediatric Nurse in the United States is approximately $72,945 annually, which translates to around $35 per hour. This figure varies based on experience, education, and location. Typically, entry-level positions start lower, but with experience, nurses can significantly increase their earnings. For instance, nurses with over five years of experience can earn upwards of $85,000 annually.
Impact of Location on Salary
Geographical location plays a crucial role in salary variation. States such as California, New York, and Massachusetts tend to offer higher salaries due to a higher cost of living and demand for healthcare services. For example, pediatric nurses in California can earn an average of $95,000 per year, making it one of the highest-paying states for this profession.
Opportunities for Advancement
Continuing education and specialization can lead to better salary prospects. Pediatric Nurses with certifications in pediatric advanced life support (PALS) or those transitioning into leadership roles can expect to see even higher compensation. Understanding these salary dynamics will help aspiring pediatric nurses make informed career choices and negotiate effectively.
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Where can a Pediatric Nurse earn more?
Pediatric nurse salaries by experience level
| Experience level | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level pediatric nurse | $57,800 | $27.81 |
| Mid-level pediatric nurse | $72,700 | $34.98 |
| Senior-level pediatric nurse | $99,800 | $47.97 |
Pediatric nurse salary estimates from across the web
Average pediatric nurse salary by state
The average pediatric nurse salary in California, New York, and Oregon are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average pediatric nurse salary states are North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa.
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Highest paying states for pediatric nurses
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $86,565 | $41.62 |
| 2 | New York | $93,153 | $44.79 |
| 3 | California | $109,841 | $52.81 |
| 4 | Oregon | $87,932 | $42.27 |
| 5 | Louisiana | $72,654 | $34.93 |
| 6 | Nevada | $84,378 | $40.57 |
| 7 | Florida | $73,358 | $35.27 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $74,588 | $35.86 |
| 9 | Ohio | $74,094 | $35.62 |
| 10 | Illinois | $81,727 | $39.29 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $86,238 | $41.46 |
| 12 | Delaware | $74,049 | $35.60 |
| 13 | North Carolina | $74,968 | $36.04 |
| 14 | Kentucky | $71,668 | $34.46 |
| 15 | Tennessee | $68,871 | $33.11 |
| 16 | Wyoming | $67,359 | $32.38 |
| 17 | Rhode Island | $79,439 | $38.19 |
| 18 | Kansas | $69,091 | $33.22 |
| 19 | Texas | $68,636 | $33.00 |
| 20 | Montana | $66,494 | $31.97 |
| 21 | District of Columbia | $88,276 | $42.44 |
| 22 | Alaska | $72,707 | $34.96 |
| 23 | Arizona | $68,499 | $32.93 |
| 24 | Connecticut | $70,966 | $34.12 |
| 25 | Idaho | $70,645 | $33.96 |
| 26 | Arkansas | $66,699 | $32.07 |
| 27 | Massachusetts | $70,456 | $33.87 |
| 28 | Michigan | $68,331 | $32.85 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $66,995 | $32.21 |
| 30 | Mississippi | $68,165 | $32.77 |
| 31 | Hawaii | $84,975 | $40.85 |
| 32 | Alabama | $67,090 | $32.25 |
| 33 | Missouri | $67,414 | $32.41 |
| 34 | Maryland | $72,303 | $34.76 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $58,902 | $28.32 |
| 36 | North Dakota | $58,280 | $28.02 |
| 37 | Colorado | $65,487 | $31.48 |
| 38 | Indiana | $60,118 | $28.90 |
| 39 | Minnesota | $66,966 | $32.20 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $56,166 | $27.00 |
| 41 | Georgia | $62,085 | $29.85 |
| 42 | Virginia | $66,670 | $32.05 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $60,425 | $29.05 |
| 44 | Utah | $64,388 | $30.96 |
| 45 | Vermont | $47,281 | $22.73 |
| 46 | New Hampshire | $50,746 | $24.40 |
| 47 | New Mexico | $60,677 | $29.17 |
| 48 | Maine | $43,750 | $21.03 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $59,295 | $28.51 |
| 50 | Iowa | $54,245 | $26.08 |
| 51 | Nebraska | $60,674 | $29.17 |
Highest paying cities for pediatric nurses
The highest-paying cities for pediatric nurses are Los Angeles, CA, New York, NY, and Washington, DC.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles, CA | $108,915 | $52.36 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $95,094 | $45.72 |
| 3 | Washington, DC | $88,492 | $42.54 |
| 4 | Reno, NV | $87,355 | $42.00 |
| 5 | Portland, OR | $87,147 | $41.90 |
| 6 | Seattle, WA | $86,988 | $41.82 |
| 7 | New Brunswick, NJ | $86,618 | $41.64 |
| 8 | Chicago, IL | $81,692 | $39.27 |
| 9 | Philadelphia, PA | $75,577 | $36.34 |
| 10 | Raleigh, NC | $75,387 | $36.24 |
| 11 | Cleveland, OH | $73,628 | $35.40 |
| 12 | New Orleans, LA | $72,603 | $34.91 |
| 13 | Baltimore, MD | $72,271 | $34.75 |
| 14 | New Haven, CT | $71,689 | $34.47 |
| 15 | Wichita, KS | $69,928 | $33.62 |
| 16 | Boston, MA | $69,461 | $33.39 |
| 17 | Memphis, TN | $69,127 | $33.23 |
| 18 | El Paso, TX | $68,967 | $33.16 |
| 19 | Missoula, MT | $68,753 | $33.05 |
| 20 | Phoenix, AZ | $68,676 | $33.02 |
Pediatric Nurses are the most in-demand in these five cities:
Pediatric nurse salary details
A pediatric nurse's salary ranges from $45,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $117,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a pediatric nurse's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $117,000 | $9,750 | $56 |
| 75th Percentile | $93,000 | $7,750 | $45 |
| Average | $72,945 | $6,079 | $35 |
| 25th Percentile | $56,000 | $4,667 | $27 |
| 10th Percentile | $45,000 | $3,750 | $22 |
Highest paying pediatric nurse jobs
The highest paying types of pediatric nurses are registered nurse med/surg, emergency department registered nurse, and emergency room nurse.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Registered Nurse | $81,260 | $6,772 | $39.07 | 661,518 |
| Nurse Coordinator | $79,040 | $6,587 | $38.00 | 428,775 |
| Nurse Educator | $67,983 | $5,665 | $32.68 | 537,803 |
| Registered Nurse Charge Nurse | $71,342 | $5,945 | $34.30 | 645,134 |
| Nurse Extern | $37,156 | $3,096 | $17.86 | 569,180 |
| Registered Nurse Med/Surg | $84,812 | $7,068 | $40.78 | 515,200 |
How would you rate the starting salaries for pediatric nurses, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Sophia Thomas
President, American Association of Nurse Practitioners
-Starting salaries for NPs are exceptional, and usually hover between $80,000-100,000, but that can vary significantly based on geographic location, work setting, and certification/specialty. Some salaries are higher.
-The bureau of labor statistics (BLS) offers an excellent breakdown of salaries by region and state as well: link
-(Note: some stats on the BLS website are reflective of the Mean or Average salary and others represent the Median or midpoint. AANP data are all reported in Median)
-As NPs advance in their careers, there is a clear and positive relationship between number of years' experience and salary growth.
Top companies hiring pediatric nurses now:
Which companies pay pediatric nurses the most?
Pediatric nurse salaries at University of California, Berkeley and Soliant are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average pediatric nurse salary at companies like Accountable Healthcare Holdings Corp. and Cottage Health are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Berkeley | $108,262 | $52.05 |
| 2 | Soliant | $101,913 | $49.00 |
| 3 | Accountable Healthcare Holdings Corp. | $99,761 | $47.96 |
| 4 | Cottage Health | $99,358 | $47.77 |
| 5 | MAS Medical Staffing | $96,178 | $46.24 |
| 6 | The Arora Group | $95,466 | $45.90 |
| 7 | Medical City Arlington | $93,325 | $44.87 |
| 8 | University of California | $91,884 | $44.17 |
| 9 | trustaff | $91,570 | $44.02 |
| 10 | Maxim Healthcare Group | $88,781 | $42.68 |
| 11 | Tenet Healthcare | $88,642 | $42.62 |
| 12 | Legacy Healthcare | $88,593 | $42.59 |
| 13 | Wellpath | $88,212 | $42.41 |
| 14 | Hca Hospital Services Of San Diego | $87,441 | $42.04 |
| 15 | Sutter Health | $86,958 | $41.81 |
| 16 | University Hospitals | $84,971 | $40.85 |
| 17 | Aya Healthcare | $84,900 | $40.82 |
| 18 | Express Healthcare Professionals | $84,556 | $40.65 |
| 19 | Community Health Solutions of America | $84,130 | $40.45 |
| 20 | Hawaii Pacific Health | $83,463 | $40.13 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Pediatric nurse salary trends
The average pediatric nurse salary has risen by $10,211 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average pediatric nurse earned $62,734 annually, but today, they earn $72,945 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for pediatric nurses over the last decade.
Compare pediatric nurse salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average pediatric nurse salary over time
Compare pediatric nurse salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Pediatric nurse salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $72,900 | $35.07 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $71,000 | $34.12 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $69,500 | $33.39 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $67,800 | $32.59 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $66,300 | $31.87 | +1.4% |
Recently added pediatric nurse salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM Pediatrics | Pediatric Urgent Care-Registered Nurse & Per-Diem) Tarzana | Ione, CA | 06/30/2025 | $77,219 |
| Care Options for Kids | Director of Nursing RN-Pediatric Homecare | Milford, DE | 06/30/2025 | $100,000 |
| Myfamilyfirsthc | Experienced Pediatric & Young Adult Homecare Nurse (Rn/Lpn) Vero Beach | Fort Pierce, FL | 06/30/2025 | $68,871 |
| Myfamilyfirsthc | RN Opportunities : Pediatric Homecare, Decatur IL | Decatur, IL | 06/30/2025 | $58,436 |
| Myfamilyfirsthc | Urgent RN Pediatric Homecare: Elkin Park Trach/Vent | Parkesburg, PA | 06/30/2025 | $68,871 |
| Myfamilyfirsthc | Skilled RN Pediatric Homecare | Crowley, TX | 06/30/2025 | $73,045 |
| Imperial Council A A O N M S | Pediatric RN, Inpatient | Urban Honolulu, HI | 06/29/2025 | $102,897 |
| Get It-Healthcare | Registered Nurse Pediatric Inpatient and Clinic-Remote | Houston, TX | 06/29/2025 | $37,566 |
| Get It-Healthcare | Registered Nurse (RN)-Adult & Pediatric Inpatient-Remote | Denver, CO | 06/29/2025 | $70,958 |
| Brightstar Care | Pediatric RN (Overnights) | Plainview, TX | 06/29/2025 | $62,610 |
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